Chpt 13 Quiz / Vocab

Question 1

process which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called

Answer 1

immediate use steam sterilization

Question 2

items to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be

Answer 2

properly cleaned per manufacturers IFU

Question 3

the best wya to transport items that have been processed using IUSS at the POU is in a

Answer 3

rigid container designed for IUSS

Question 4

before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must be

Answer 4

cleaned

Question 5

whats true about IUSS

Answer 5

it should only be used when there isnt time to process items using the wrapped method

Question 6

both the association of perioperative registered nurses and TJC recommend that the use of IUSS be

Answer 6

minimized

Question 7

implantable devices should not be IUSS unless

Answer 7

there is a tracking system in place to trace the item to a patient

Question 8

when transporting items that have been IUSS it is required that they be transported

Answer 8

in a manner that reduces the potential for contamination

Question 9

when sterilizing items at the point of use, an abbr sterilization cycle may be used due to the urgent need for the instruments

Answer 9

false

Question 10

IUSS documentation should include

Answer 10

• the name of the patient
• sterilizer # and cycle
• name of the instrument

Question 11

sterilization documentation isnt required for items that are steam sterilized for immediate use

Answer 11

false

Question 12

instruments must be cleaned before being sterilized for immediate use

Answer 12

true

Question 13

PPE is not required when cleaning items for IUSS

Answer 13

false

Question 14

the sterilization method of choice for sing-use items is IUSS

Answer 14

false

Question 15

to sterilize using steam, the IDU must state that it can be sterilized using an IUSS cycle

Answer 15

true

Question 16

when processing items for immediate use, items do not need to be disassembled prior to cleaning

Answer 16

false

Question 17

when using low temp methods for sterilization or disinfection of items at the point of use, item prep is not as critical as when preparing items for terminal sterilization

Answer 17

false

Question 18

all items sterilized or high lvl disinfected at the point of use must be carefully monitored and logged

Answer 18

true

Question 19

point-of-use processing

Answer 19

medical device is processed immediately before use

Question 20

immediate use steam sterilization IUSS

Answer 20

process designed for the cleaning, sterilizing and delivery of patient care items for immediate use

Question 21

terminal sterilization

Answer 21

instruments are sterilized in their final containers, what theyll be stored in